Posted by admin on November 10, 2009 under Harry S Truman Stories, Quotes, Stories | 
- “The buck stops here.”
- “Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain
- “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.”
Tough Decisions
These are three of Harry Truman’s favorite sayings. In fact, the first two were printed on placards that he kept on his desk. And they weren’t just empty slogans. These words guided Truman as he made tough decisions for our country during and after World War II… Some historians say that Harry Truman made more tough decisions than any modern president did. Some of the decisions didn’t solve the problems, but most of them did. And no one, friend or foe, can ever accuse him of not doing his job.
(excerpt from 50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet.)
Posted by admin on November 9, 2009 under Fun Facts, Harry S Truman Fun Facts |
As a young boy, Truman had three main interests: music, reading, and history, all encouraged by his mother. He was very close to his mother for as long as she lived, and as president solicited political as well as personal advice from her.
(image from National Archives)
Posted by admin on November 2, 2009 under George Washington Quotes, Quotes |
“All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her. ”
Here George Washington expresses gratitude for the lessons he learned from his mother. His mother’s name was Mary Ball Washington. You can read more about her in the book: George Washington’s Mother, by Jean Fritz.
Posted by admin on October 28, 2009 under Abraham Lincoln Stories, Abraham Lincoln Trading Card, Stories, Trading Card |
Abraham Lincoln – The Great Emancipator
Even when he was alive, people called him “Honest Abe.” Our beloved 16th president, who freed the slaves and who kept the country together, believed in HONESTY. As he faced challenges in his personal life and in his public duties, Abe told the truth. That’s why the voters of his time believed in him. That’s why Americans today still respect him.
Posted by admin on October 26, 2009 under Fun Facts, George Washington Fun Facts |
George Washington was the only President who did not live in the White House. He was involved in the planning of the Capitol. Furthermore, the nation’s capital was located in Philadelphia during Washington’s administration making him the only president who didn’t live in Washington, D.C. during his presidency.
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Truman was the first President to have his inauguration televised. He was the first President to give a speech on television.
For more information: http://www.trumanlibrary.org/quiz/inaug.htm
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Lincoln was the tallest president. He was 6 feet and four inches tall.
